- present tense form of ensue (3rd person singular).
ensues
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of ensues
Example Sentences
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Salterelli has seen cases where competing grandmothers both want to be guardians and a custody battle ensues.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
What ensues is a sort of dance—neither wants to make the first move.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
A comedy of errors ensues as the pair encounter numerous other famous Amandas including Amanda Holden, Amanda Lamb and Amanda Barrie.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
A little banter ensues, making way for the real surprise guests: fellow Olympic hockey champions Megan Keller and team captain Hilary Knight.
From Salon ● Mar. 6, 2026
Push the chair in too quickly or too slowly, or else sit too soon or too heavily, and misadventure ensues, perhaps even an unintended baptism of the hindquarters.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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